Facebook confirms it has taken steps to shut down a propaganda campaign orchestrated by people linked to the Saudi government. The company says it has removed more than 350 fake accounts that published content aimed at garnering support for the kingdom and attacking its rivals. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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Two Trump policies take aim at immigration
CBS News is taking a look at the impact of the Trump administration’s controversial “remain in Mexico” policy for would-be asylum seekers. This comes as the administration announced a new rule to that takes aim at immigrants deemed likely to be a “public charge.” CBSNews.com reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN for more. Source
Scientists buried following mysterious Russian explosion
There is no consensus among analysts as to what really happened in the Arkhangelsk region last Thursday Source
Carnival’s Fantasy cruise ship fails health inspection
World’s largest cruise line says it’s already acted to fix problems including brown shower water and flies on bagels Source
Teens forced to work overtime to make Amazon devices: report
Amazon said it’s investigating a report that Foxconn allegedly made Chinese teens to work overtime, violating laws Source
Heather Heyer’s mom talks white supremacy in U.S.
It’s been two years since Susan Bro’s daughter was killed by a white supremacist. Now, she’s trying to put the focus on the “hate problem” in the U.S. Source
More U.S. store closings seen with China tariffs
Retailers are slashing jobs tied to bankruptcy at the highest level in a decade — now come 10% taxes on China goods Source
What’s next in the case against Jeffrey Epstein following his apparent suicide?
The FBI and Department of Justice have opened an investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein in his New York jail cell. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN AM to discuss the fallout and what this means for his accusers and possible co-conspirators. Source
Norway mosque attack suspect appears battered but smiling in court
Beat-up looking man accused of plotting “direct attack on Norwegian Muslims” in Oslo makes first court appearance Source
Trump administration overhauls protections for endangered species
The Trump administration wants the federal government to count the cost in protecting struggling species Source